1967 Ford Mustang Facts

Overview

• The 1967 redesign increased overall size, interior space, and cargo room while preserving Mustang's long-hood, short-deck shape.
• A major mechanical reason for the redesign was big-block V8 fitment, led by the S-code 390 cid FE V8.
• 1967 exterior tells include a larger grille opening, side scoops, and a concave taillight panel.
• Ford's dual hydraulic brake system used separate front and rear circuits; a pressure loss in either circuit illuminated an instrument-panel warning light when the brake pedal was pressed. Front shoulder-harness anchors were also standard.

Production Breakout

Engines & Power

Specifications

• Ford lists 183.6-inch overall length, 70.9-inch width, a 108-inch wheelbase, and 58-inch front and rear tread. Height was 51.6 inches for hardtop and convertible and 51.8 inches for fastback.
• Basic curb weight with the 200 Six and standard transmission was reported as 2,696 pounds for hardtop, 2,856 for convertible, and 2,723 for fastback.
• Two Ford documents differ slightly: the launch press release reports a turning circle of 37.1 feet with 25.3:1 manual and 20.3:1 power-steering ratios, while the revised facts booklet reports 37.2 feet and 25.4:1 manual steering. MustangCarFacts preserves both document-specific figures.
• Ford described the 1967 body as 2.7 inches wider and 2 inches longer than the preceding Mustang, while retaining the 108-inch wheelbase.

Options & Packages

Counts distinguish verified production records, attributed reports, disputed figures, announced limits, and figures that do not survive in available records.

Buyer Identification

• Decode the VIN and door data plate together. The VIN identifies the model year, plant, body, engine, and serial sequence; the data plate adds paint, trim, scheduled build date, DSO, axle, and transmission codes.
• For Mach 1, Boss, Shelby, Grande, GT/CS, Sprint, or regional-special claims, compare the door tag to a Marti report, registry entry, buck/build documentation, and package hardware such as suspension, stripes, spoilers, scoops, wheels, and interior trim.

Special & Tuner Models

Related Stories

Additional Notes

• Acapulco Blue is one of the most strongly associated 1967 Mustang colors, especially on fastbacks and Shelby-style builds.
• 1967 paint, interior, DSO, axle, and transmission codes live on the door data plate; rare colors, two-tone treatments, Mach 1/Boss/Shelby striping, and special-order paint are best verified with a Marti report or registry documentation.
• Ford's revised facts booklet lists 13 engine-transmission combinations: the 200 Six used a standard three-speed manual or optional SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic, while Ford marked the four-speed unavailable.
• The 200- and 225-hp 289 V8s offered the standard three-speed manual, optional four-speed, or optional SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic. The 271-hp 289 High-Performance V8 omitted the three-speed but Ford listed both the four-speed and Cruise-O-Matic as optional.
• The 320-hp 390 offered a heavy-duty three-speed manual at extra cost, four-speed manual, or SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic. Ordering the four-speed with either the 289 High-Performance or 390 engine included a tachometer and trip odometer.
• The 1967 Shelby program included rare prototypes and one-off cars such as Little Red and a GT500 convertible prototype.
• The larger 1967 engine bay set up the big-block and Cobra Jet story that would define much of Mustang performance in 1968 and 1969.
• For 1967-and-newer classic Mustangs, Marti reports carry special value because Ford production database decoding can document how a specific car was ordered.
• First-generation Mustang changes make more sense against the original brief: affordable style, huge personalization, and a platform Ford could build in volume.
• The 1967 GTA badge identified automatic-equipped GT cars, which makes transmission choice part of the model's exterior identity.
• The 1967 tilt-away steering wheel option was both a convenience feature and a period safety-adjacent idea, moving the wheel aside when the driver entered or exited.
• Shelby styling moved farther from standard Mustang in 1967, with a lengthened fiberglass nose, hood scoops, side scoops, and unique rear treatment.